title: Promoting learning, memory, and transfer in a time-constrained, high hazard environment.
abstract: Two methods of metacognitive reflection for promoting compliance with an aviation safety rule were tested in a transfer design. Two groups of pilots (n = 10) conducted a simulated flight entailing a search for a target on the ground. During this flight, only 35% of the pilots stayed above an altitude of 500 ft, the minimum allowed by relevant regulations. Following the flight, one group completed a self-explanation questionnaire, in which they explained their actions during the initial flight and what they would do in future flights. The other group completed a relapse-prevention questionnaire, in which they identified the circumstances leading to safety lapses and their future avoidance. A third group (n = 10) formed a rest control; they conducted a familiarization flight without a ground target or debriefing. One week later, all pilots conducted a series of test flights with the same or different ground targets as the initial flight. The self-explanation group showed 100% compliance when the ground target remained the same, but less so (<70%) when the ground target was different. The relapse-prevention group and control groups both showed low levels of compliance across all test flights (<30%). The results are discussed from theoretical and applied perspectives.
authors.affiliation: Department of Aviation, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia. b.molesworth@unsw.edu.au
authors.forename: Brett R C
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Molesworth
authors.forename: Lauren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: E James
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Kehoe
mesh_terms: D000060:Accidents, Aviation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000531:Altitude; D001359:Aviation / Q000193:education*; D032882:Comprehension; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D004779:Environment Design; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005794:Generalization, Response; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012153:Retention, Psychology; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012449:Safety / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014163:Transfer, Psychology; D055815:Young Adult